2002 · 22 years old at test · Petrol mostly

2002 Ford Puma MOT pass rate and common faults

474 MOT tests in 2024. 61.6% passed first time, compared with 58.1% for all cars the same age.

106Above average
Passed first time61.6%
Failed or needed repairs38.4%
Typical mileage at test77,000

Most common reasons for failing

Share of all 474 tests where this item caused a failure.

  1. Component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength12.7%
  2. Seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced5.5%
  3. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded3.2%
  4. Wipers: does not clear the windscreen effectively3.0%
  5. Coil spring: fractured or broken2.7%
  6. Anti-lock braking system: warning lamp indicates an ABS fault2.5%
  7. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn2.5%
  8. Integral vehicle structure condition: corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced2.5%
  9. Flexible brake hoses: excessively deteriorated2.1%
  10. Headlamp aim: projected beam image is obviously incorrect1.9%

Problem areas

Failure items found per 100 tests, by part of the car.

  1. Suspension31.4%
  2. Brakes21.5%
  3. Lights & electrics11.6%
  4. Body & chassis10.5%
  5. Seat belts & airbags6.8%
  6. Visibility (wipers, screen, mirrors)5.9%
  7. Tyres5.9%
  8. Emissions & leaks4.2%

Most common advisories

Not failures yet, but things the tester warned about.

  1. Engine oil leaks: leaking excessively from engine26.6%
  2. Rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded18.1%
  3. Suspension arms - pins and bushes: pin or bush excessively worn10.8%
  4. Tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm9.5%
  5. Tyres - condition: has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure9.3%

What this means if you are buying one

This model year does better than most cars its age, so it is a reasonable used buy on MOT record alone. Before buying, check the area that fails most: component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength. Then look up the car's own MOT history on GOV.UK with its number plate, and look for repeat advisories.

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Questions

What is the MOT pass rate for a 2002 Ford Puma?

In 2024, 61.6% of 2002 Ford Puma cars passed their MOT first time, across 474 tests. The average for all 22-year-old cars was 58.1%.

What are the most common MOT failures on a 2002 Ford Puma?

The most common failure reasons were component mounting prescribed areas: prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength; seat belts - prescribed areas: prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced; rigid brake pipes: excessively corroded. The biggest problem area was suspension.

Is the 2002 Ford Puma reliable at MOT time?

Its MOT Rank score is 106, which is above average for a car of its age (100 means exactly average).